“Poles Apart” presentation – Tuesday 30th @Mt Colah

Dear Members,

Please ignore the previous email as there was a typo and Join us Next Tuesday for a thrilling evening as fellow members Marion and Richard share their adventures in the Arctic and Antarctic! They’ll be presenting captivating images and a video, taking us on a journey to the Earth’s most extreme landscapes.

• When: Tuesday 30th April, 7:30pm
• Where: Mount Colah Community Centre

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Best regards,

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, April 22, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE – New Start Time 7PM

Dear Members,

Please note that as of our next meeting Tuesday 21st May, club competition nights will commence at 7PM instead of 7:30pm. We ask that ALL print entries please be up on the display stands by 7:20pm as judging will commence at 7:30 sharp.

The committee feels this extra half hour will relieve much stress placed upon our wonderful helpers and those of us running the evening, who each month find the set up and pack up a mammoth task within the current time slot.

If you have any questions or concerns with the earlier start, please don’t hesitate to reach out by replying to this email.

PLEASE NOTE – Workshops and ZOOM presentations will stay at the old time of 7:30pm.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, April 19, 2024

Webinar with Robyn Moon

Dear Members,
In conjunction with Chimu travel Robyn Moon is hosting a webinar on the Sub- Antarctic Islands on Wednesday 20th March. This is a part of the world very rich in photographic opportunities but not many have yet accessed. Robyn will be travelling there later this year as the Special Guest Photographer onboard and thought the Camera Club community would enjoy exploring the richness of this wilderness through images and stories from those who have been.

If this is of interest to you, please read on and register via the link below (This is not a club event)

Everybody’s heard about Antarctica but have you heard about the Subantarctic islands?Have you ever wondered what Macquarie Island, Campbell Island, Auckland Island or The Snares is like ?Generally known as the SubAntarctic islands, they offer extraordinary Flora and Fauna hence why they are known as the Galapagos of the Southern Ocean.Join Robin Moon and Chimu Adventures for some Zoom armchair travel, with lots of images, video and chat with experts in the region. If you are interested in travelling to this region we will be talking about the cruise with Heritage Expeditions departing Hobart on November 22nd for 14 days.

The Webinar is Wednesday March 20th at 7:30pm. Places are limited, so register using the following link :
Sub Antarctic Islands webinar or, book through Sony Scene

Many thanks, Robin Moon, Vice President Mosman Camera Club

by Sonia Conn, March 20, 2024

Old camera and Video camera – free to good home

Dear Members

I have been contacted by a gentleman with the following –

Hello,

I have a Kodak Retinette 1B 35mm camera plus leather case.

I wish to dispose of it. It seems a pity to throw it in the bin – it’s a nice camera  – around 50 years old. Probably in working order.

Actually 2 cameras – Camera attached. Video recorder attached

I think the Reninette light meter may need attention.

Is this of any interest to any of your members?

Location: Wahroonga 2076

Regards

David Rees

If you are interested, please contact David on Mob 0416 193 560

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, February 26, 2024

Welcome Back evening – This Tuesday 30th January

Dear Members,

We look forward to welcoming you back to club this Tuesday 30th January.

• Following on from Nilmini’s presentation last year on Creating Competition Images, she will be sharing with us a second presentation called “Creating Compelling Images’. Images need narrative to be effective as visual impact alone may not be enough to engage your audience. Photography is a wonderful tool to construct narrative and Nil will be discussing how light, colour, technique, and image placement all contribute to a great story. This presentation will be an interactive one, where you will get the chance to look at images from different photographers and have a lively discussion with your peers. 

• Jakki will share some inspiration on this years set subjects.

• Mat cutting with Sonia. Why pay someone else to cut your mats when you can learn to cut them yourself, using our clubs mat cutter. Sonia will do a quick demonstration and then it’s your turn. If you’d like to take this opportunity to cut yourself a mat, bring along some mat board and see how easy it is to create your own beautiful mats. Mat board is available from all good Art supplies, such as Art Scene in West Ryde.

The evening will finish with a light supper

We hope to see you there.

Warm Regards

Your Committee.

by Sonia Conn, January 29, 2024

Membership fees – REMINDER

Dear Members,

This is a friendly reminder to ask those who haven’t yet paid your membership fees, if you could kindly do so by Monday 29th January.

A big thank you to members who have already made payment, your prompt payment is much appreciated.

Warm Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, January 24, 2024

Happy 2024 – Your Membership fees are now due

Dear Members,

Wishing you all a Happy New year. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas/New year break and are fresh, rested and ready to get back into a year of photography fun.

As we are already half way through January, it’s time to send a friendly reminder that our membership fees are due. As discussed at our AGM there has been a small increase and our fee this year is $80.

Membership payment details please click here

For administration purposes we ask if you could kindly finalise your membership fees as soon as possible. A big thank you to those who have done so already.

Our first meeting back is our welcome back evening on Tuesday 30th January. The night will consist of a few small presentations, including a matt cutting demonstration and will finish with a small supper. We do hope you can join us.

We look forward to seeing you then

Warm Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, January 16, 2024

Christmas Picnic Cancelled

Hi All,

Unfortunately this rain is meant to continue all day and with the all the rain over this past three days, Croslands Reseve is quite boggy, so we have made the decision to cancel todays picnic 🙁

Due to the busy Christmas period, we don’t feel there would be a suitable date to suit most to reschedule, so we will save our celebrations until next year.

On behalf of the committee, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season and look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 30th January.

Warm Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, November 25, 2023

HHCC Christmas Picnic – this Saturday 25th November

Dear Members,

This coming Saturday is our club Christmas Picnic at Crosslands Reserve, end of Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights from 12pm onwards.

Let’s come together and celebrate. Bring your own picnic and a chair. There are free electric BBQ’s available, we can’t wait to see you there 🙂

For more info on Crossland’s reserve click here.

Where to meet – As you get down into the reserve carpark, we hope to be somewhere on the left side. This of course will depend on available space. If you can’t see anyone you know after 12pm, take a little stroll, we will definitely be there somewhere.

See you at Crosslands

Warm Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, November 20, 2023

AGM via ZOOM – Tomorrow night, Tuesday 7th November

Dear Members,

Please join us tomorrow night via ZOOM at 7:30pm for our Annual general meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://nsweducation.zoom.us/j/63218798115?pwd=ZUMrU1dqZHhJVExjcW1UakE0ZUt5QT09

We encourage all members to attend. This is a great opportunity to have your say in how we can improve as a club and to show your support to our wonderful committee.

Please keep an eye out for AGM documents coming later today. We look forward to seeing you online.

Warm Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, November 6, 2023